Wellness CORE Wholesome Grains Puppy High Protein Dry Dog Food
- Deboned Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Turkey Meal
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 36%
Fat: 17%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 33%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 40%
Fat: 18.89%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 36.67%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 32.64%
Fat: 37.44%
Carb: 29.92%
Our Review
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
- Not a Calorie-dense recipe
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Wellness since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 02/28/2011 |
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| Company Name: | WellPet LLC |
| Product Description: | Canned Cat Food |
| Recall Reason: | Inadequate Levels of Thiamine |
| Date: | 05/04/2012 |
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| Company Name: | WellPet LLC |
| Product Description: | Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Salmonella |
| Date: | 10/31/2012 |
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| Company Name: | WellPet LLC |
| Product Description: | Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Moisture problems |
| Date: | 02/10/2017 |
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| Company Name: | WellPet, LLC |
| Product Description: | Cat Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for foreign material |
| Date: | 03/18/2017 |
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| Company Name: | WellPet, LLC |
| Product Description: | Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone |
| Date: | 02/08/2018 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | WellPet LLC |
| Product Description: | Beef Topper for Dogs |
| Recall Reason: | Elevated Levels of Naturally Occurring Beef Thyroid Hormone |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Wellness CORE Wholesome Grains Puppy High Protein Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Chicken. Deboned chicken is chicken meat with the bones removed. In pet food, deboned chicken is a valuable source of protein.
The second ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The third ingredient is Turkey Meal. The turkey meal in pet food is typically a byproduct of turkey meat production. Turkey meal is high in protein, and is easy for pets to digest. It is a good source of B vitamins and amino acids to support your pet’s overall well-being.
The fourth ingredient is Oatmeal. Oatmeal is made with oats that have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance. The oatmeal in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.
The fifth ingredient is Barley. Barley is a cereal grain. In pet food, barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Wellness CORE Wholesome Grains Puppy High Protein Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.28
Market Price avg.
$3.84
% From the Avg
+11%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.25
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+9%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.15
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
+8%
Wellness CORE Wholesome Grains Puppy High Protein Dry Dog Food is priced within the average market price for dry puppy food.
Nutritional Analysis
A puppy needs plenty of calories to support their growth and development. In general, puppy foods are much higher in calories to help support all of the extra energy that goes into growth. Depending on your pup’s breed, they may need to continue eating puppy food for between 6 and 24 months. Small breeds tend to mature more quickly than large breeds. Make sure to ask your veterinarian how long your puppy should remain on a puppy formula.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Wellness CORE Wholesome Grains Puppy High Protein Dry Dog Food to the other 221 dry puppy food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
40%
All Products avg.
32.39%
% From the Avg
+23%
DM Fat
Product info
18.89%
All Products avg.
17.95%
% From the Avg
+5%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
4.64%
% From the Avg
-4%
DM Carb
Product info
36.67%
All Products avg.
44.28%
% From the Avg
-17%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with moderate fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry puppy foods.
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